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Module Title LC Researching Policy and Society
SchoolSchool of Social Policy
Department Soc Policy, Sociology & Crimin
Module Code 08 26862
Module Lead Louise Overton
Level Certificate Level
Credits 20
Semester Full Term
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions None
Contact Hours Lecture-20 hours
Seminar-12 hours
Tutorial-4 hours
Practical Classes and workshops-6 hours
Guided independent study-158 hours
Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description This module will introduce students to studying and researching for interdisciplinary social science degree programmes. The phrase ‘an interdisciplinary subject’, means that during your academic studies, students will use ideas, theories, data and methods from a range of disciplines or subjects such as sociology, politics, history, psychology, economics and international studies, as well as theories and practices which are distinctive to the academic discipline of social policy itself.

Through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical sessions and guided independent study the module students will have the opportunity will to assess and develop their knowledge and skills in researching and communicating relevant topics. Students will also have the opportunity to explore how claims, issues and questions regarding policy and society can be analysed and understood using a range of sources of data, research strategies and positions.

In sum, students will be given the opportunity to further develop your capacity to undertake study, research and communicate your understanding of Policy and Society. This will be essential for helping students to manage your transition to University level study and for preparing students for more advanced forms of research and analysis.
Learning Outcomes By the end of the module students should be able to:
  • Identify and describe a range of sources of data and research strategies when researching policy and society.
  • Identify, retrieve and analyse sources of data using a range of methods for researching policy and society.
  • Communicate findings and arguments according to the appropriate academic conventions.
Assessment 26862-01 : MCQ paper : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) (70%)
26862-03 : Written Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (30%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions Assessments: 2 hour unseen examination
Reassessment: Supplementary exam
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